Transportation

The Best. Day. Ever.
Starts at the bus stop

Camp begins the moment your child steps foot on the bus each morning! Our safe, fun, and well-organized transportation service is supervised by a year-round Director whose sole responsibility is the safe transport of your child to and from camp. From the first high-five to the final wave goodbye, we’ve turned the commute into a celebration.

Centralized Transportation Stops

More Camp, Less Commute

Willow Lake’s modern fleet of buses utilizes Central Transportation Stops, a move designed with your family’s time in mind. By avoiding the winding neighborhood-to-neighborhood routes, we reduce time on the bus by almost half for a majority of our campers. That means less time in a seat and more time at the lake, the pool, and the courts!

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Towns We Serve

Neighborhood Stops Near You

We provide central stop service to families across Essex, Morris, Union, Hudson, and Sussex counties.
Bloomfield
Boonton
Caldwell
Cedar Grove
Chatham
Convent Station
Denville
East Hanover
Essex Fells
Flanders
Florham Park
Glen Ridge
Hoboken
Hopatcong
Jersey City
Lake Hopatcong
Ledgewood
Lincoln Park
Livingston
Madison
Maplewood
Millburn
Montclair
Montville
Morris Plains
Morristown
Mountain Lakes
Mt. Arlington
New Providence
North Caldwell
Parsippany
Pine Brook
Randolph
Rockaway
Roseland
Short Hills
South Orange
Sparta
Springfield
Succasunna
Summit
Towaco
Upper Montclair
Verona
Weehawken
West Caldwell
West Orange
Transportation Safety

Peace of Mind at Every Mile

We are fanatical about the details. Your trust is our greatest asset, which is why we take the following safety measures:

Daily Inspections

Each vehicle in our modern fleet is safety-inspected every single day.

Safety Equipped

All buses are equipped with individual seatbelts and emergency phones for constant contact with the camp office.

Year-Round Oversight

Our transportation program is managed by a full-time Director dedicated exclusively to your child's safe journey.

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Smiling female counselor holding a young girl wearing a blue dress outdoors at Willow Lake Day Camp.
Bus Activities

The Magic of Willow Lake – on Wheels!

Who says a bus ride has to be boring? We keep the energy high with our specially designed Bus Activity Calendar. Each ride is programmed with high-energy songs, interactive games, and special events.

Sample Weekly Schedule
Monday
Musical Monday
Tuesday
Trivia Day
Wednesday
Would You Rather?
Thursday
Highway ABC
Friday
This or That
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The Professionals

Our Drivers

Our bus drivers are dedicated year-round professional bus drivers who prioritize safety and are thoroughly trained to ensure a smooth and secure journey for every camper. They are intentionally not part of our counseling teams so that they remain rested and prepared to safely drive your campers home after a busy summer day.

Two camp staff members smiling with a young camper wearing backpacks at an outdoor camp setting.
The Spirit Squad

Our Bus Counselors

Every bus is staffed with highly trained, warm, and caring counselors. They are there to take care of every camper's needs, whether it’s helping a first-timer find a seat or leading the entire bus in a victory cheer.

Ready to reserve your seat?

Transportation is included in tuition! Pick your weeks and let the adventure begin. We'll handle the rest.

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